It’s not uncommon for low back pain patients to reduce their activities in an effort to avoid their pain. Unfortunately, it’s likely their core muscles—the muscles that help support their midsection—will become deconditioned over time due to inactivity, This may only increase the risk of further injury. To improve one’s low back pain they must…
As part of Spinal Health Week 2017, we are raising awareness of chronic back pain and encouraging Australians to seek help. Spinal Health Week runs from 22 to 28 May and this year we are encouraging people to seek help for chronic back problems. Chronic back pain is a national issue. One in six…
One of the most common questions we get every day is whether to use heat on an injury or Ice. Both are beneficial in different situations. In the video below I discuss in what situations you should use either. If you have any questions on the matter, you can contact us on 9726 0098
The team at Optimal Wellness Chiropractic are excited to announce that we are looking for a new Massage Therapist or Myotherapist to join our growing family. Our practice has been delivering safe, gentle and effective Chiropractic care and Massage therapy / Myotherapy to the Mooroolbark and surrounding communities since 2005. What is our vision for our…
Due to the very popular last family and friends week we ran earlier this year, we decided to do it again! During the week of the 14th to the 18th of November, you can refer any of your family and friends that you know may benefit from a chiropractic check up, and we will cover…
Last Saturday we were asked to be a part of Mooroolbark East Primary Schools Fete. The weather was awful!, but the community all turned out to help support the primary school. Jonelle and Chloe were there giving free 10 minute massages, which was very well received. And the rest of the staff and I were…
Ever wondered how they come up with all those International & National whatever days? So do I, and I’d love for someone to tell me. Having said that, this Sunday is World Spine Day. For World Spine Day, the Chiropractors’ Association of Australia (CAA) is encouraging people to ‘Straighten Up and Move’. ‘Straighten Up’ Everyday…
You may have seen around our clinic, with all the new posters going up, that we are preparing for this years Spinal Health Week. Spinal Health Week 2016 runs from 23 to 29 May and this year we at Optimal Wellness Chiropractic in Mooroolbark are encouraging you to ‘Back Your Inner Athlete’. One of my…
The Australian Government’s Institute of Health and Welfare estimates that 70-90% of Australians will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives and 10% will experience significant disability as a result. Every day more and more Australians experience disabling low back pain, neck pain and headaches, limiting their ability to work and engage…
If history is of any indication, 2015 will also be a quick one and in a year from now (in 2016), we will be having the same conversation wondering what happened to 2015! This is the time of the year when most people set resolutions or goals for the year ahead. If you anything like most people…
